Football star Travis Kelce trades his NFL jersey for a waiter uniform in a cameo that has left fans buzzing in the newly released teaser for Adam Sandler's highly-anticipated sequel, 'Happy Gilmore 2.'
- December 26, 2024
AceShowbiz - Adam Sandler surprised fans with an early holiday gift by debuting the teaser trailer for "Happy Gilmore 2" during Netflix's Christmas Day NFL game coverage, subsequently sharing the clip on his social media platforms. "Happy Chanukah! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! And Happy Gilmore to all!!!!!!" Sandler wrote, capturing the spirited essence of the season and the film.
The teaser gives fans a nostalgic blast from the past with Sandler donning Happy Gilmore's trademark Boston Bruins' jersey and reprising his role as the rags-to-riches golfer. The brief glimpse also features a heartwarming reunion between Gilmore and his old rival, Shooter McGavin, played by Christopher McDonald, hinting at another unforgettable showdown.
The cameo of Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, who appears in what seems to be a waiter uniform, has particularly electrified viewers. Kelce greets Sandler's iconic character with, "It's great to see you back, Mr. Gilmore," a moment that fans eagerly celebrated in the comments section of Sandler's post. "IS THAT TRAVIS KELCE?!?!?!?" exclaimed one fan, while others expressed similar excitement and admiration.
"I didn't even know there was a job opening on Happy Gilmore 2," Kelce jokingly shared on his "New Heights" podcast with brother Jason Kelce. "I'll be a [expletive] extra… anything to get around Happy Gilmore, an Adam Sandler film or set - count me in."
The film, set to release on Netflix in 2025, promises appearances from a star-studded cast, including Grammy-winning artist Bad Bunny, rap legend Eminem, Cleveland-born Kid Cudi, and actress Margaret Qualley.
Fans can expect more than just celebrity cameos. Sandler revealed on "The Dan Patrick Show" that Eminem spent a day on the set, delivering an array of lines and cut scenes. "He's a great guy and he came in and was funny as hell. I think we just hung out a day with Eminem and he just shot and shot and he was insane," Sandler shared, adding that the rapper contributed sequence after sequence of gold.
With the film's release strategically planned for the summer of 2025, fans have a lot to look forward to in this sequel. The nostalgia of the 1996 original, paired with fresh faces and comedic prowess, sets "Happy Gilmore 2" on a promising trajectory to become a summer blockbuster.